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How to watch military parade on Trump's birthday
The massive military parade to mark the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary will roll through Washington, D.C., Saturday — coinciding with President Trump's 79th birthday.
The parade is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. local time, following a daylong festival on the National Mall. Organizers have predicted the parade will last about 90 minutes.
Rain and thunderstorms are in the forecast for the nation's capital Saturday, but Trump assured potential parade-goers Thursday that the festivities will take place rain or shine.
'I hope the weather's OK, but actually if it's not, that brings you good luck, and that's OK, too,' the president said during this week's congressional picnic at the White House. 'It doesn't affect the tanks at all; it doesn't affect the soldiers — they're used to it, they're tough.'
About 6,700 soldiers dressed in historic and modern uniforms will march in the parade, and the military has released a detailed roster of equipment that will take part, including tanks, artillery weapons, tactical vehicles and aircraft.
Those who can't make it in person — or would prefer to stay out of the inclement weather — will have several opportunities to watch the event on TV and online.
The parade will be livestreamed through the Army's social media platforms, including on YouTube and Facebook.
The Hill also will live stream the parade on this website.
The Hill's sister network NewsNation has planned special live coverage for the Army's birthday celebration, with reporting from events beginning at 7 a.m. NewsNation's parade special 'Tribute to America' will begin at 6 p.m.
Fox News Channel is slated to air special coverage of the parade 6-10 p.m.
Most major networks have opted to feature the event on their news-dedicated streaming channels. ABC News Live, CBS News 24/7 and NBC News Now will carry the networks' parade coverage live.
Those who want to watch in person can catch the parade along Constitution Avenue NW from the parade's starting point at 23rd Street NW to its end near 15th Street NW at the Ellipse, south of the White House. The military has recommended the Washington Monument Grounds as another viewing point off the direct route.
Parade viewing entry is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m., and preregistration is suggested because of the high level of security anticipated.
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